1999 Honda Accord · 2,406 MOT tests
1999 Honda Accord reliability
1999 Honda Accords fail 41.5% of first MOT tests, 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 16 Accord years (2,406 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Honda Accords: 38.7%)
- 41.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Honda Accords: 38.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 9% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 24
- 99,619
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 24
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,406
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
1999 against the years either side
- 1998 cars: 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 1999 car does better)
- 2000 cars: 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 1999 car does better)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 13.1% of tests fail here (75% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: seat belts and airbags, 15% fewer fails than comparable cars.
Common problems
What fails on a 1999 Honda Accord
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics18.6%
- Suspension13.1%
- Brakes13.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks13.1%
- Body, chassis and structure10%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.3%
- Tyres6.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 3.74%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Position lamp not working 3.62%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Carbon monoxide high after fast idle 3.41%
High carbon monoxide can point to engine or catalytic converter faults, so ask for diagnosis before buying.
Steering rack gaiter no longer sealed 3.16%
A damaged gaiter lets dirt into the steering rack, causing wear and possibly costly repairs later.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 3.12%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.99%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (10.72%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (9.52%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (7.94%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.61%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.23%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.36%)
Other years
Every Honda Accord year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 1999 Honda Accord reliable?
1999 Honda Accords fail 41.5% of first MOT tests, 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 16 Accord years (2,406 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 1999 Honda Accord MOT?
Most often headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect (3.74% of tests), position lamp not working (3.62% of tests), carbon monoxide high after fast idle (3.41% of tests).
How many miles should a 1999 Honda Accord have done?
At its MOT aged about 24, a typical 1999 Honda Accord shows 99,619 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
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